Hill Family Establishes Memorial Scholarship Fund In Honor Of Tyrone Mcarthur Hill to Benefit Jamaican Students
Fund to Benefit Students in Need at St. Jago High School and University of Technology In honor of the recent passing of Tyrone McArthur Hill on Monday, August 10, 2015, as a loving father, diligent construction/engineering professional and outstanding former student at St. Jago High School and University of Technology (CAST), the Hill family established […]
Team Jamaica – 2015 IAAF World Championships – Day 7 morning/afternoon session
Day 7 was limited in action for Team Jamaica but was very successful even without any Jamaicans competing in the morning session. So, beginning with the afternoon session, the women’s 100m hurdles semi-final featured Danielle Williams, Kimberly Laing and Shermaine Williams. Danielle and Shermaine were able to qualify for the final while Laing was unable […]
Listen to the Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending August 28, 2015
This is a Podcast of the Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Summary for the week ending August 28th, 2015. The JAMAICA WEEKLY News Summary Podcast is brought to you by Jamaicans.com. For past Jamaica & Caribbean Weekly News Podcasts please visit our archives.
Elite Centre Concept for Caribbean Athletes
The Caribbean’s athletic prowess is once again on display as the athletes participate in the 15th World Championships in Track and Field in Beijing, China. Jamaica, the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Anguilla, Barbados have all gone into advance rounds and finals of a variety of events. Usain Bolt’s defence of his 100 metres title created […]
Jamaican Food Fight: Coconut Water vs Pineapple Soda – Guess Who Won?
We asked our facebook fans who would win a Jamaican food fight between Coconut Water vs Pineapple Soda. Here are the results and what some of what our fans wrote. Feel free to add your own comments. Vote count: Coconut Water – 60% Pineapple Soda – 40% Selected Comments: A Starr – Coconut water…But right offaa […]
Top 7 Jamaican & Caribbean News Stories for the week ending August 28th, 2015
—————————————- THIS WEEK’S TOP NEWS STORIES —————————————- ANTI-GANG LEGISLATION USED TO ARREST OVER 100 SUSPECTS IN INNER CITY—08/23/15 Jamaican police say that while gangster activity is rampant in the communities of Tivoli Gardens, Wilton Gardens, Trench Town, Hanna Town, and Denham Town, the Western Police Division in charge of these areas has accounted for most […]
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL – Personal Responsibility
Throughout the Scriptures and as is to be expected, God has consistently held individuals accountable for their actions. From back in Eden after both Adam and Eve sinned, we see God not punishing them collectively, but confronting and punishing them individually. Even the tempter, the serpent, did not escape divine justice for its part in […]
Jamaican Women Arrested in New York After Fight on JetBlue
Jean Ballentine, 61, and Mary Cannady, 52, were arrested at New York’s John f. Kennedy Airport following a physical dispute on JetBlue Flight 960 from Jamaica. Ballentine, who had a window seat, tried to get out of the seat when the plane landed by climbing over Cannady. When Cannady protested, Ballentine became angry. At one […]
VIDEO: After Glorious Win, Usain Bolt “Wiped Out” by Cameraman on Segway
Shortly after defeating Justin Gatlin of the United States in the 200-meter race at the World Championship in Beijing, China, Jamaica’s sprint legend Usain Bolt was knocked to the ground while celebrating his win when a cameraman on a Segway scooter lost control and ran into him. Bolt joked that he was starting a rumor […]
Usain Bolt Over Gatlin – Again! Wins 200 Meter Title
Jamaica’s sprint champion Usain Bolt proved yet again that the is the fastest man in the world, outpacing rival Justin Gatlin of the United States for the win in the 200-meter race at the World Championships in Beijing, China. Bolt keeps his title, clocking 19.55 seconds for the distance. Bolt has won his favorite event […]